Newcastle Theatre Royal launches brand new adjoining bar creating more than 15 jobs

The Green Room sits on the site of what was formerly DatBar on Market Street in the heart of the city centre. The space is also accessible from inside the theatre for those attending shows.

Following a significant investment to transform the space, a number of full and part time roles have been created in the expanded hospitality team which also serves the theatre's two internal bars as well as the coffee and wine bar, 100 Grey Street, nestled on the corner of Grey Street and Shakespeare Street.

New head of hospitality Peter David is heading up the team. Previously he worked at the nearby Alchemist Bar in central Newcastle and he is joined by Barry Warner, formerly of Greene King who takes up the role of hospitality manager.

The six month project to redevelop the space on Market Street was undertaken by Birtley-based Meldrum Construction, Newcastle architects, MawsonKerr, and Ouseburn-based interior designers, Design North.

Siobhan Lightfoot, Newcastle Theatre Royal's director of operations, said: "We're incredibly proud of our landmark theatre and our standing in the heart of the city. One of our key ambitions is to be able to share this beautiful building with more people, more of the time and The Green Room enables us to do that, bringing people into a warm and inviting space that is immersed in storytelling and provides a window into the magic that is created on our stage.

"We advocate culture for all. Our vision for The Green Room is that it will become a cultural hub for the city, a place where members of the public can relax and socialise, and for patrons to enjoy our theatre a little longer."